Behind the Scenes of Private Equity — How Investors Grow and Transform Companies

Private equity plays a powerful role in shaping how companies grow, operate, and create value — but what really happens behind the scenes? In this session, we’ll unpack how PE investors think about strategy, value creation, and execution — from growing consumer businesses to transforming global companies. Whether you work in consulting, finance, or operations, you’ll gain a clear, insider view of how investment decisions translate into growth, transformation, and returns.

What You’ll Learn

• How private equity firms create value beyond financial engineering.
• The 3 principles that drive every successful investment.
• What happens after an acquisition — from value creation plans to execution.
• Lessons from real deals and exits, across growth equity, buy-and-build, and LBOs.
• How consultants, finance professionals, and operators can better align to investor thinking.

Who Should Attend

• Finance, consulting, and strategy professionals interested in how PE works.
• Startup founders and operators curious about investment and scaling.
• Anyone who wants a practical understanding of how private equity creates value.

Facilitator
Hubert Dagbo – Director of Digital Strategy at Alvarez & Marsal and former investor at Development Partners International, where he led digital transformation and value creation initiatives across growth and buyout portfolios.

Format
60-minute Lunch & Learn session:

• 30-minute presentation with real-world case studies
• 30-minute Q&A and open discussion